Discuss the different banking options, rates, offers and perks.
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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Canadian International School
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Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...
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Bump for this thread 8-)
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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
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Last post by joop
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Debit card rewards and ATM
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Pilieich » Sat, 14 Jan 2012 6:38 pm
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Hello:
I have been browsing the forum and the internet before deciding which bank are we going to use in Singapore. I have 2 questions:
1. Debit...
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Thats a really helpfull topic. Thanks to all of you!
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Last post by BjoernReinkens77
Thu, 05 Apr 2012 8:48 pm
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Best pick of Credit Card in Singapore
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KriB » Fri, 30 Mar 2012 5:32 pm
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So, I have moved down to SG, opened a local account (with a 1000$ minimum deposit. What the h**** is up with that!?!?).
I now need a credit card. My...
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Exactly what I was looking for. I like that Starbucks and Cold Storage discount! :D
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Last post by KriB
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 5:57 pm
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Bank account advice + accomodation
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mrjester » Mon, 20 Feb 2012 5:56 pm
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Hi all,
So I've been in SG a little over a week. At the moment Im in a serviced apartment provided by my employer. Toward the begining of March I'll...
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I was also able to open an account on my day of arrival - Citibank were great and I had all my bank cards etc within a few hours. I just had to show...
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Last post by kiwidave
Sat, 25 Feb 2012 8:40 pm
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Medical Loan
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bentobox » Fri, 03 Feb 2012 3:25 pm
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Hi there!
We are Indian expats, we recently moved here. We need to get a deep brain stimulation procedure done for my father-in-law who is a...
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We figured that was our only option... but we have been already rejected for 2 of the 4 personal loans we applied to, since we are foreigners and...
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Last post by ecureilx
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 2:20 pm
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Money transfer from Australia to Singapore?
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aadil80 » Tue, 17 Jan 2012 9:05 pm
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Hi,
I'm just wondering if anyone here has input on the best online money transfer service between Australia and Singapore?
I've been told about a...
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The rate Citibank would give me for converting USD to SGD CASH was appalling. Something like 1.22 when Mustafa gave me 1.287
You never want to...
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Last post by aster
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 4:16 pm
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What's the best bank for an ecommerce with income in USD?
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quicksilver1024 » Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:17 pm
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The business does online retail and sells mostly to the states. The income is solely in USD. I travel quite a bit for pleasure and so will be...
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That's the bank I'd probably pick as well.
Have a look at the bank account thread (sticky in this forum), there's a very interesting feedback from a...
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Last post by Seasoul
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 4:03 pm
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where to bank?
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borninAZ » Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:16 am
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I have looked over the different banks and nothing really pops out at different than the other....just want a place to put some money/have a place to...
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Yep, you sure are. You will see it at the bottom of 1040 Schedule B Section III Foreign Accounts and Trusts that tell you which form to file and...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:31 pm
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Opening a Singapore bank account from outside Singapore
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faber » Wed, 09 Nov 2011 5:48 am
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Hey guys,
Some time ago I asked for your advice on incorporation (see now I am looking for your ideas on Singapore business bank accounts.
Do you...
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Thank you for your replies. I'm trying to find out what is possible, and talking to a bank, but it's a slow process.
Therefore I wondered, is it...
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Last post by faber
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 9:45 pm
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How are the Relationship Managers at HSBC Singapore?
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quicksilver1024 » Tue, 08 Nov 2011 6:45 pm
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I'm from Canada and have heard horrible things about the service there. Was wondering if it's the same in Singapore.
Thanks.
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At that level, you don't go with what their web page says, you go with what somebody at the bank says.
Hmmm, as mentioned earlier. I requested a...
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Last post by JR8
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 4:30 pm
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Opening bank account - average daily balance fees
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kuchizuke » Tue, 15 Nov 2011 9:22 pm
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Hi everyone,
I tried searching on the forums before for this specifically but haven't quite found what I wanted.
Basically I've recently graduated...
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Think positive, at least they generally speak English in Singapore, so it could be harder!
Haha definitely! I'm sure something will be sorted out...
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Last post by kuchizuke
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:04 pm
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Cancellation of PR with unpaid credit cards
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creepingdeath » Wed, 02 Mar 2011 5:15 pm
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Hi there!
I need some help regarding my small problem. Let me give you a short background:
I'm a PR here in Singapore, and fortunately, I was hired...
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why not use your CPF money to pay the outstanding credit card bill? You'll lose soooo much money on the forex costs to NZD and then back to SGD it...
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Last post by ScoobyDoes
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:21 am
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USD Bank Account with Debit
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nakatago » Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:42 pm
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A friend brought this up and now, I want to know the answer:
Basically, he saved up some US dollars. With its value much lower than before, he...
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Both HSBC and Citibank offer US dollar denominated accounts, and I recall that a friend of mine did get a debit visa from HSBC which allows the...
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Last post by sensei_
Sat, 24 Sep 2011 7:18 pm
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Credit card
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plamsal » Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:31 am
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I am new to Singapore. I am wondering which credit card will be good for me. I don't spent much in entertainment sector. I usually buy goods from...
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There is a good thread on this forum about all the benefits of most of the SG credit cards.
Search for the user Aster and look for his thread on...
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Last post by BillyB
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:43 pm
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Citibank ATM withdrawal overseas
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goldenbear » Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:44 pm
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Hi, I have a citibank debit card cum ATM card for my S$ account. Has anyone used it to withdraw cash in USA and I wonder how's the exchange rate...
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Citibank looks good, and HSBC has a similar deal with HSBC ATMs. Depending where you travel, choose accordingly. e.g., you'll see a lot motre...
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Last post by zzm9980
Fri, 09 Sep 2011 3:06 pm
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New graduate, help setting up a bank account in Singapore
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Eibow » Sun, 28 Aug 2011 7:50 am
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Hey all,
I will be moving to Singapore the start of October to begin my one year contract. Of course, I will need to open a local bank account so I...
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Thanks for the help everyone.
Spoke with my employer and sounds like DBS or HSBC would be the best choice. Also sounds like it's best that I wait...
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Last post by ecureilx
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 2:05 pm
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Banking in Singapore
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rjh73 » Mon, 08 Aug 2011 1:00 am
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Hi
I am moving to Singapore very soon and need to find some information on how long it takes to transfer money back to the UK.
I currently bank...
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If you're looking to change currency as part of the transfer, these folks might be worth checking out:
I have no affiliation with them btw, I...
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Last post by Mi Amigo
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:45 am
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Personal loan for expat?
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dubplate » Mon, 08 Aug 2011 1:45 pm
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Hello,
I am a expat here, been in singapore just over 6months, get paid reasonsably well.
I am keen for some advice on getting a personal loan, id...
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no, none of them are free title - all of them are under a mortgage - but the mortgages aren't geared very high.
I have checked DBS - they only offer...
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Last post by dubplate
Mon, 08 Aug 2011 3:19 pm
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Which banks are better for expats looking for home loans?
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nmgsgp » Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:09 am
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Hi all,
I am a foreigner married to a singaporean. We currently live overseas but plan to move to Singapore in the next 1-2 years and, hence, looking into...
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nmgsgp,
Here is some tips (true facts). Many people didn't know that the banker sits in the showroom are offering better rates compared to their...
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Last post by MrsChen
Thu, 04 Aug 2011 4:59 pm
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Banking issues
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Geardownflap20 » Thu, 21 Apr 2011 9:44 am
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Hi,
I'll shortly be moving to Singapore but will still be paid in the UK, so I'll need to move an amount of money each month from my UK bank to an...
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you forgot about using money broker. their cut are usually lower and rates better. have a look at www.hifx.co.uk or www.ukforex.com.
another option...
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Last post by Mad Scientist
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 5:13 am
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Wanted: UOB, OCBC or DBS Bank Account Holder...
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SageSeeker » Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:17 pm
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I'm an Ex-pat looking to open a bank account in Singapore. If you have an account with a reputable bank in Singapore maybe we can help each other...
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First of all nobody here is going to issue a letter of recommendation to somebody that they do not know personally. You have to be quite naive to...
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Thu, 16 Jun 2011 5:24 am
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